Why is Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement Growing? Answer: Jewish Evangelism

I think what you’re going to continue to see is the continued growth of Pentecostalism and the charismatic

movement. The Charismatics and Pentecostals have already won the worship war—most churches are now comfortable with what would be "Calvary Chapel" worship in 1980. They are in the process of winning the spiritual gifts debate concerning cessationism, a view which seems in decline in the next generation.

Yes, that growth has slowed in North America and the charismatic practices (both inside and outside of the movement) have also been tamed, however, this is not the case elsewhere in the world. The next generation coming up in the North American Church is not as reticent to embrace the belief that God is still active in signs and wonders today. 

In other words, Pentecostals and charismatics are growing and influencing, but they also look a lot less like the Pentecostals and charismatics of a few decades ago.

Many in the movement are shying away from the oddities and excesses of Penteco…